Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, announced the Kingdom’s significant investments exceeding $500 billion in creating sustainable tourism destinations. Speaking at the Saudi House pavilion in Davos, he emphasized...
Etihad Rail, the operator of the UAE National Railway Network, has introduced the region’s first-ever “CO2 Emission Avoidance and Reduction Certificates.” The initiative quantifies and validates carbon savings achieved by...
Italy, Albania, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a groundbreaking €1 billion ($1 billion) agreement to construct a subsea energy interconnection across the Adriatic Sea. This project will...
The Philippines has partnered with UAE’s Masdar, signing a $15 billion deal to develop renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), with a capacity of...
Qatar’s Sustainable Finance Surge In 2024, Qatar set a regional benchmark by issuing $2.5B in green bonds to fund environmentally friendly projects, marking a new era for sustainable finance. Invest...
Abu Dhabi has introduced MARSDNA, a groundbreaking tool designed to advance Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals in the maritime sector. Developed by Maqta Technologies Group, this free, user-friendly digital...
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched an international standard carbon Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) programme to address carbon emissions and accelerate the emirate’s transition to a...
What’s happening: Hyundai has partnered with its UAE distributor, Juma Al Majid Company, to deliver two hydrogen fuel cell buses as part of Abu Dhabi’s Green Bus Programme. This initiative,...
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has reported a dramatic reduction in single-use plastic bag consumption since implementing its Single-Use Plastic Policy in June 2022. In just two years,...
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has finalized $64 billion in green hydrogen investments through 12 framework agreements, aiming to produce 18 million tons of green hydrogen annually. Chairperson Waleid...
DP World has become the first company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to issue a Blue Bond, raising $100 million for sustainable maritime and water-focused projects....
Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2024 commenced today under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of...
London, Dec 6, 2024 (ESG NEWS) – Qatar has officially launched the trading of its first green bonds on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), marking a milestone in the nation’s...
Riyadh, Dec 6, 2024 (ESG NEWS) – The King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) and Climeworks, a global leader in carbon dioxide removal, have signed a Memorandum of...
The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), held for the first time in Riyadh, brought in $12 billion in pledges to address...
Aramco, TotalEnergies, and the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) have joined forces to evaluate the development of a sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) plant in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The initiative...
Qatar has pledged £1 billion ($1.3 billion) to bolster the UK’s climate technology sector, with a focus on fostering innovation and supporting the energy transition. Rolls-Royce, a key player in...
The Middle East ESG Reporting & Data Summit kicks off today, November 28, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, bringing together professionals and thought leaders to explore critical...
Building a Resilient Lithium Supply Chain Sigma Lithium has announced the shipment of 22,000 tonnes of its Quintuple Zero Green Lithium to International Resources Holding (IRH), Abu Dhabi’s official trading...
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, marked a significant milestone in its environmental strategy by launching its first carbon credit exchange at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in...